Sam Perkins
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Sam Perkins

Innovation Lead – Global Corporate

Sam is a senior corporate lawyer driving legal innovation at A&O Shearman.

With a focus on practice transformation and process improvement for A&O Shearman’s corporate and tax practices, Sam works with the firm’s management teams, our lawyers and clients across the network to support business growth through innovation and ensure that A&O Shearman continues to deliver the most advanced, efficient and client-focused legal services.

With over 12 years’ experience, with a focus on M&A and private equity, Sam combines legal expertise and a deep knowledge of the firm’s innovation offering to help drive the firm's strategic vision of delivering innovative, client-focused solutions and fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement.

Expertise

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as a Solicitor (England and Wales), 2012

Academic

MBiochem, Biochemistry, Oxford University, 2008

LLB, Law, College of Law, 2010

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.